West Rock Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Yale University
Walk around the campus of Yale University, a top university in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
New Haven Green
After visiting New Haven Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Wooster Square
Find out about the history of New Haven when you take a trip to Wooster Square. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Peabody Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to New Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Judges Cave
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Judges Cave during your travels in New Haven.
Yale-New Haven Hospital
If Yale-New Haven Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Haven.
Activities
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best West Rock Hotel Deals
New Haven Hotel
The positives: Both Check in and Check out were easy and smooth and the staff was lovely. The hotel is close to the train station and conveniently located. My room was very clean and quiet, which I appreciated. But- and this is a big deal- when I pulled back the cover on the bed, the bottom sheet ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven
Staff were great. I would definitely use this Hotel again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
My wife had a procedure at Yale New Haven and I only one night. It was very convenient and pleasant. I only used the room. Not the bar or restaurant.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Trumbull Marriott Shelton
The parking lot is all potholes. 2 of the 3 elevators don't work and the gym was falling apart and dirty.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Milford, CT
Terrible
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Heritage Hotel, Golf & Conference Center
Breakfast was a BIG disappointment…cold and bland …the room was good and staff very nice but you really shouldn’t be charging people for that breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Rock
West New Haven
While visiting West New Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Yale Bowl and West Rock Ridge State Park.
Beaver Hills
Beaver Hills might not have many top sights, but Yale Bowl and Grove Street Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westville
If you're spending some time in Westville, Yale Bowl and Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Newhallville
Newhallville might not have many top sights, but Peabody Museum of Natural History and Grove Street Cemetery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dixwell
While there might not be top attractions in Dixwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grove Street Cemetery and Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.
Prospect Hill
Travellers like the parks in Prospect Hill, and Peabody Museum of Natural History is a top attraction you might want to visit.
